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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
That, at the sitting on Wednesday 20th July, proceedings on the Motion for the adjournment of the House relating to matters to be considered before the forthcoming adjournment may continue for two hours, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption.—[Mr. Coaker.]
DELEGATED LEGISLATION
Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Michael Lord): With permission, I shall put together motions Nos. 10 to 27.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) (No. 2) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 25th May, be approved.
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That the draft Companies Act 1989 (Delegation) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 25th May, be approved.
That the draft Railways Act 1993 (Determination of Turnover) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 14th June, be approved.
That the draft Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Amendment of List of Responders) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 14th June 2005, be approved.
That the draft Civil Partnership (Contracted-out Occupational and Appropriate Personal Pension Schemes) (Surviving Civil Partners) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 15th June, be approved.
That the draft Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 29th June, be approved.
That the draft Civil Partnership (Amendments to Registration Provisions) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 22nd June, be approved.
That the draft Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 7th June, be approved.
That the draft Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 7th June, be approved.
That the draft Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 7th June, be approved.
That the draft Partnerships (Restrictions on Contributions to a Trade) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 28th June, be approved.
That the draft Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 29th June, be approved.
That the draft Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Amendment Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 29th June, be approved.
That the draft Pension Protection Fund (Investigation by PPF Ombudsman of Complaints of Maladministration) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 29th June, be approved.
That the draft Water Act 2003 (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 8th June, be approved.
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That the draft Water Supply Licence (Modification of Standard Conditions) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 8th June, be approved.
That the draft Community Legal Service (Scope) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 21st June, be approved.
That the draft Community Legal Service (Cost Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 21st June, be approved.—[Mr. Coaker.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th June, be approved.—[Mr. Coaker.]
Mr Deputy Speaker: I think the Ayes have it.
Division deferred till Wednesday 20 July, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred Divisions)
EUROPEAN UNION DOCUMENTS.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 6364/05, draft Directive on the agreement between the Community of European Railways (CER) and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) on certain aspects of the working conditions of mobile workers assigned to interoperable cross-border services; recognises the importance of the social dialogue process; acknowledges the Government's efforts to secure the application of Better Regulation principles to this proposal; and welcomes the European Commission's declarations on Article 3 of the Directive and on monitoring of the development of the rail sector.—[Mr. Coaker.]
COMMITTEES
That Charlotte Atkins, Sir Stuart Bell, Mr Clive Betts, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mr Frank Doran, Mr Thomas McAvoy, Mr John Randall, Andrew Stunell and Mr Dave Watts be members of the Finance and Services Committee.
That Mr Stephen Crabb, David T.C. Davies, Dr Hywel Francis, Nia Griffith, Mrs Siân C. James, Mr David Jones, Mr Martyn Jones, Mrs Madeline Moon, Mrs Betty Williams and Mark Williams be members of the Welsh Affairs Committee.
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That Adam Afriyie, Mr Robert Flello, Dr Ian Gibson, Dr Evan Harris, Dr Brian Iddon, Margaret Moran, Mr Brooks Newmark, Anne Snelgrove, Bob Spink, Dr Desmond Turner and Mr Phil Willis be members of the Science and Technology Committee.—[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Mr. Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD): On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. May I ask whether you have had a request from the Secretary of State for Defence to make a statement to the House on the future of the Saxaford RAF station in Unst in Shetland? It has been reported to me today that it is the intention of the Ministry of Defence to make a statement on the future of Saxaford on Thursday, which would be the last sitting day of this Session. I am reminded of the comments of Mr. Speaker in relation to the conduct of the Ministry of Defence in dealing with the future of the RAF bases at Lossiemouth and Leuchars. The RAF station at Saxaford has been an integral and valued part of Unst's community for many years. Unst is one of the remotest—
Mr. Deputy Speaker: Order. I have got the drift of the hon. Gentleman's point of order. I have no knowledge of a Minister coming to make a statement on the matter that he raises, but he has made his point and his comments are firmly on the record.
PETITIONS
Community Halls
10.32 pm
Bob Spink (Castle Point) (Con): This petition stems from a general concern across Castle Point about the future of community halls, a concern that I share. I am therefore delighted to present the petition tonight. Residents rightly believe that such halls belong to the people, not to the council. The council simply holds them in trust for the community, and particularly for the vulnerable groups that use them most. The council has a duty to ensure that the halls are kept in a state of good repair and can be used at reasonable cost by the community.
The petition is promoted by George Hogbin, chairman of the Triangle club, Mr. Evers, Paul Noonan and others. It reflects deeply and widely held concerns about community halls in Castle Point. It states:
Declares that the Petitioners are deeply concerned that Castle Point Borough Council is considering closing Swans Green Hall. The Petitioners further declare that the Hall is of great importance to them and to many other user groups.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take steps to ensure that Swans Green Hall and other community halls in Castle Point are kept open and fully available for the groups which use them.
To lie upon the Table.
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